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Summarization of Contents
Preface and Introduction
Conditions and Requirements
Specifies prerequisites and knowledge for operating and maintaining the heat exchanger.
Environmental Compliance
Outlines Alfa Laval's commitment to environmental aspects in product lifecycle.
Safety Precautions and Guidelines
Safety Considerations
Emphasizes adherence to instructions to prevent injury or property damage.
Definitions of Hazard Expressions
Explains the meaning of WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE hazard indicators.
Heat Exchanger Description and Components
Components Overview
Details the main parts of the gasketed plate heat exchanger.
Name Plate Information
Explains the information found on the unit's name plate.
Functional Description
Describes how heat is transferred between fluids using corrugated plates.
Multi-pass Configurations
Explains how multi-pass sections are created and their purpose.
Plate Side Identification
Describes how to identify the different sides of the plates.
Installation Guide and Requirements
Before Installation Precautions
Lists essential checks and considerations before installing the heat exchanger.
Installation Requirements
Details space, foundation, elbow, valve, and connection requirements for installation.
Lifting Procedures
Provides instructions and safety precautions for lifting the heat exchanger.
Raising the Heat Exchanger
Step-by-step guide for raising the heat exchanger from its packaging.
Operating the Heat Exchanger
Start-up Procedure
Step-by-step guide for safely starting the heat exchanger.
Operation Monitoring
Advises on monitoring temperatures and pressures during operation.
Shut-down Procedure
Instructions for safely shutting down the heat exchanger.
Maintenance and Service Procedures
Cleaning Non-Product Side
Explains cleaning procedures for the non-product side using CIP.
Opening the Heat Exchanger
Details precautions and steps for opening the heat exchanger for manual cleaning.
Manual Cleaning of Opened Units
Provides instructions for manual cleaning of opened heat exchanger units.
Closing the Heat Exchanger
Step-by-step guide for properly closing the heat exchanger after opening.
Closing Procedure (TL15)
Instructions for closing the heat exchanger specifically for TL15 models.
Pressure Test After Maintenance
Recommends and describes hydrostatic leakage tests after maintenance.
Clip-on / ClipGrip Gaskets
Instructions for regasketing with Clip-on or ClipGrip types.
Clip-ad Gaskets (AQ10/AQ6L)
Instructions for regasketing with Clip-ad type gaskets.
Glued Gaskets
Instructions for regasketing with glued gaskets.
Heat Exchanger Storage Guidelines
Storage in Packing Box
Guidelines for storing the heat exchanger in its original packing box.
Taken Out of Service Procedures
Procedures for taking the heat exchanger out of service and preparing for storage.
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